A moist pumpkin cake loaded with autumn flavours and beautiful heart warming spices. This cake is layered with caramelised apples and silky salted caramel cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect pumpkin recipe to make each fall! For salted caramel 60ml water 250g granulated sugar 60g/3tbsp light corn syrup 180ml heavy cream, slightly warmed 50g butter,
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Z Fragrant, beautiful light crumb simple and very delicious. You can’t beat the classic- subtly zingy but yet well balanced sweetness. A must try: INGREDIENTS: 200g soft unsalted butter 200g golden caster sugar 3 large free range eggs 300g self raising flour 1tsp baking powder 1tsp vanilla extract Zest and juice of 1 orange Zest of
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B I was on the mission to come up with the recipe for THE chocolate cake. And I promise- You won’t find better chocolate cake recipe than this one. Slightly different method of mixing the cake batter and using buttermilk gives this cake it’s moist and fudgy, yet very light crumb. I cannot imagine making
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I took this french classic and gave it a slight twist- used banana in my almond cream. Must say, it gave lovely sweet flavor especially when paired with orange and apple. It is one truly sublime little treat. You don’t have to make the pastry- shop bought works same good. I topped my tart with
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If you delayed making Christmas cake to the last minute, not only because it’s so time consuming in maturing it and feeding it… or most probably even because you don’t like the heavy consistency stodgy cake clustered with tasteless hard bits of dried fruit…?Here’s the solution- quick and easy made Christmas cake- but slightly differently.
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This fantastical full of flavour bundt floating in rich buttery white chocolate rum soak is just perfect winter warmed bake. To be honest, it would be wonderful alternative to christmas pudding too because it is bursting with warming spices. Just add dollop of vanilla icecreamOr brandy cream to give that extra oomf to the taste
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(Makes around 30 small doughnuts) These light and fluffy doughnuts are extremely easy to make and tastes amazing. Curd doughnuts are very popular and commonly made in East Europe, well… in Lithuania for sure 🙂 Curd makes them moist and gives that unique flavour which is totally different from regular yeast doughnuts you all know.
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Fruity Oat Cookies Wholesome, sugarfree ( makes around 25 depending on size) These awesome cookies ticks all the boxes- they are not too sweet, have nice crunchy edges and soft fruity inside. They are packed with dried fruit and little drops of dark chocolate to satisfy that sweet craving. Not forgetting that I am using
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Fudgy Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies Best ever fudgy Brownies with a hint of sea salt and beautiful rich peanut butter. Made with wholesome whole meal flour for that deeper flavour we love. Easy to make and tastes best after set in the fridge over night. You can add teaspoon of instant espresso powder to get
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(Refined sugar free) Who doesn’t like nice fluffy melt in your mouth carrot cake?…packed with raisins and dates for deep caramel flavour. Not forgetting fragrant cinnamon and orange scent exploding in every bite you take? Good news is- this cake ticks all the boxes. It doesn’t contain any refined sugars- rich sweetness comes from raisins
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Mini Lemon Victorias with home made Jam Who does not like little bit of simple traditional cake? How about British staple- Victoria sponge with a twist? These little cakes for one are perfect served as single desserts in a dinner party or can be made as an alternative to whole cake on a Birthday or
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We all know that Easter is all about chocolate and fluffy chicks and …. little bit more chocolate maybe shaped like bunnies or just good old chocolate eggs that reminds us that Spring is here. This time I went little left field and made something different- super moist, super tasty, super fragrant and super moreish
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Ok, i must admit- these fluffy and light buns are absolutely beautiful. British Easter staple bake. To be honest- opt out from crosses and they will be perfect any day breakfast buns. Easy to make, great tasting, full of flavour buns. I made vegan version, but if you like- replace nut milk with cows milk
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These chocolate brownies are just the best! Very easy to make and if you have children and want to surprise mum on Mother’s day or a birthday- they are treat to go for as even children can make them. As usual my treats are made with slightly healthier approach, therefore this recipe is no different.
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Makes 18inch cake Light, fluffy and packed with beautiful aroma and flavour cake is a fabulous treat for any occasion. Coconut and lime sponges layered with tangy fresh raspberry jam and velvety white chocolate coconut buttercream. SHow stopper that is pretty simple to maie If you don’t have fresh raspberries at hand can use frozen
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(raw, vegan, sugar and gluten free) Absolutely delicious and just sweet enough fudge is raw and vegan dessert made using 100% cacao chocolate melts and wholesome ingredients like sticky dates which gives that richness and creamy texture to this glorious treat. It is very quick to make, you need only food processor and a freezer
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White Chocolate Festive Rockyroad 100g juicy dried cranberries 60g pistachio nuts, chopped 120g dried chopped apricots,pineapple and other tropical fruit mix with raisins 30g dark chocolate cacao melts, chopped 80g ginger bread cookies (or gingerbread men) broken into pieces 300g white chocolate or white chocolate cacao melts Place all ingredients apart from White cacao melts
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Festive White Chocolate Parsnip and Carrot Cake (Gluten and refined sugar free) I was thinking to create something nice and festive. Light enough to enjoy after heavy Christmas dinner, yet indulging and full festive of flavours. This cake is not so calorie dense as usual Christmas bakes . I opted for something unusual- spiced parsnips
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Rich and Fruity Vegan mincemeat (Suet free, refined sugar free, vegan) We all love what is a staple of every Christmas- the iconic mince pies. ever so fragrant and moreish fruity filling incased In crumbly pastry. Sadly, not everyone can enjoy these fragrant Christmas delicacies due to either being Vegetarian or Vegan (traditionally Suet
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Malted Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake Makes one 18cm diameter cake This fabulous rich chocolatey brownie like cake is made with a hint of malt and layered with smooth hazelnut mousse soaked in chocolate fudge sauce… it truly is what you need on a cold autumn day with hot cup of coffee. It is not at
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Tropical Lemon Meringue Roulade Summer is here, and with it we welcome beautiful tropical fruits and summery holidays reminding flavours. Light and fluffy lemon French meringue wrapped in to bursting with tropical fruit flavour crème patissiere. Flaked almonds gives slight crunchy texture to this airy and light dessert. INGREDIENTS Lemon Meringue 200g egg whites (around
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Banana Marble Bundt Refined sugar free, wholesome flours Let’s go bananas this time and make ourselves this gorgeous and fluffy ‘Banana Marble Bundt’ made using natural Meridian Foods maple syrup as a sweetener, and spelt flour instead of white cake flour. This wholesome bundt is swirled with rich chocolatey cacao rich dough and topped with
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Cheesy Truffled Scones (Can be made gluten free or regular) Makes 6 scones I have made these cheese scones– light, fluffy and topped with a crisp crust of golden toasted cheese on top. When you cut it open, the smell of truffle coming out together with steam is incredible <3 absolute Heaven. 80g strong aged
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Decadent Chocolate Summer Berry Tart This beautiful rich silky smooth chocolate tart is lying on the bed of sweet crumbly chocolate short crust pasty and has hidden layer of berry jelly, which is slightly sour to cut through the richness of the fine chocolate. Absolutely delightful dessert which can be proudly presented after dinner to
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Guinness Cake with Mascarpone Whisky Frosting and Ganache Coat Be it St Patricks Day, or you just like boozy desserts- in that case this cake is just right thing for you! Soft and rich chocolate sponge soaked in Guiness and whisky syrup, topped with fluffy boozy mascarpone frosting and velvety chocolate ganache. Beautiful treat for
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Zingy Orange and Passion fruit Cake with White Chocolate Pistachio Buttercream I absolutely love making cakes. And when I have an idea about the flavour combinations- it has to be put in to practice. Even though I love baking with chocolate, I do like citrus and sweet balanced desserts, and this cake represents just that.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding (Gluten free, Sugar free) Today I am sharing one fabulous- super tasty and super easy recipe to make a dessert just on time for Valentines Day. No baking skills needed , just a little will and effort to impress your loved one 😀 To be honest, it can be made for any
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Raw Peanut Butter Jelly Cake (Raw, Vegan, Paleo) I do love foods which are unprocessed… I love ingredients which are naturally full of nutritious goodness brought from mother earth and never been cooked which take those qualities away. This awesome cake is a combination of my favourite flavours and ingredients- chocolate, peanut butter and vitamin
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Nutty Calvados Apple Strudel (refined sugar free, reduced fat) Now that Christmas is coming I’ve gone all creative in festive baking. This is one of the easy and
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Parkin UgneBakes Way Sticky, moist, tasty and ever so comforting, a Traditional Yorkshire Parkin is the stuff of winter nights and bonfires. But, as per usual I added a little twist to mine.. (which most probably many Northerners will slate me for hahaha) but trust me- it does taste as good as original one, well…
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Ginger and Lime Curd Fudgy Chocolate Cake (Gluten free, Dairy free, Paleo) Ok, I have to say- this chocolate cake is something else. And I am truly excited to share this fabulous recipe with you guys. Especially now, when we are in cold season and want all things comforting and tingling our taste buds.This cake
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Orange and Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Coconut Maple Frosting (Refined sugar free, fibrous flours) Well, as autumn is here and all things pumpkin is around. My house smells no different this time of the year. I love smell of cinnamon and cloves.. I love textures and flavours of fruits and autumn vegetables when
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Salted Caramel Pecan Swirls We all know that feeling…that ultimate indulgence feeling, when you tear a piece of still warm cinnamon smelling and studded with Pecan nuts bun…. soaking drenched in salted caramel sauce…. NO?! Oh my, then I’m sooo sorry for you 😌 but, be no longer sorry, and make these taste bliss swirls
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Rose, Lemon and Raspberry Cake Little bit different take on Victoria sponge cake.. Fragrant sponges are layered with fresh raspberry jam and vanilla swiss meringue buttercream. Lovely hint of rose gives this cake a different edge combined with sour raspberries. I always tend to make meringue buttercream, as it is much lighter texture than
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Just Add Anything Rocky Road OK, I know I’m always all about good and healthy and free from and reduced this and that… BUT… today I decided to make one indulgent just add anything treat 😈 it has options for you to improvise too, so if you wishing to do healthier and not so sugary
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Coloured White chocolate and Peanut Butter Cups Makes around 16 cups (depending on the size) We all love chocolate during any festivity- be it birthday, Easter, christening or Christmas. In this case, why not to combine two perfectly matched combos- chocolate and peanut butter? Creamy and sweet Meridian Foods peanut butter filled in colourful white
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Nutty Chocolate Log This incredibly easy to make recipe will leave you repeating it time and time again.. not because of the easiness of it, but because of how good it tastes! Creamy chocolatey and sweet log packed with crunchy digestive biscuits, sharp cranberries and nuts and cheeky hidden marshmallows.. bliss… not only for the
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White Chocolate and Lemon Berry Cake Beautiful, not overly sweet light and fluffy lemon flavoured sponge, layered with zingy lemon curd and white chocolate berry Swiss meringue buttercream. Absolutely divine tasting cake, and as many tried- guaranteed flavour satisfaction. Perfect for any occasion, just decorate it with some fresh cut flowers or berries to create
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Spooky wooky Chocolate and Peanut Cake (Gluten free) As it is Halloween, I thought I will make a cake… nothing taste better with a cup of tea those chilly autumn nights than comforting chocolate, and when you combine it with salted peanuts and caramel- it’s absolute heaven! This truly magnificent flavour cake is rammed
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Lime and Chilli Meringue Pie This beautifully zesty pie is something you might want to refresh your taste buds after heavy meal. Or on the other hand like me, I just love citrussy desserts in general… I find them always so full of flavours and making your taste buds dance with excitement. Chilli gives little edge
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Peanut butter Popcorn and Mulberry rocky road We all have one dessert which we love to whip up with minimum effort, but with a maximum flavour outcome? Here, I am sharing one amazingly easy and beautifully flavoursome rocky road recipe you will thank me for sharing the recipe. INGREDIENTS 45g goji berries 80g dried cherries
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Pecan and Cinnamon Brioche Buns I don’t think that much can be said regarding this glorious bake 😀 Every self respecting baker must make cinnamon buns one way or other. As I have shared laminated brioche recipe earlier (you can see it in this section ‘Baking basics’) the amount will be sufficient to make two batches.
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Camembert and prosciutto baked in Brioche dough This beautiful bake can sit on every dinned party’s dinner table. It is perfect for sharing with a glass of wine. Crunchy walnuts and sour cranberries add to the texture and flavour to this already beautiful bake. Accompanied by Caramelised pears will make it just little bit more
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Langres, wild mushroom and black truffle soda bread This beautiful and quick to make bread is every cheese and truffle lovers dream. Perfect to accompany cheese board with a glass of wine, or just like that, warm or toasted. ~~~~ INGREDIENTS 30g dried wild mushrooms (I chose porcini and ceps) re hydrated in the bowl
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Ultimate Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies (Around 12) I know a lot of people don’t tend to, but what I always do- is use only all natural peanut butter in my baking. Meridian smooth peanut butter works just perfectly for these incredibly indulgent chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. I know, they are not the healthiest
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Rosemary and Orange Loaf Cake (gluten free, dairy free and sugar free) Today I went for light cake which bursts with zingy orange and aromatic rosemary fragrances. If you wish, you can make it in round cake tin and ice it same way as loaf. INGREDIENTS 230g very ripe bananas (blended to mush) 1tbsp finely
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Peppery Rhubarb and Blackberry Pavlova Nest (dairy free)(gluten free) I haven’t made Pavlova or Meringue for a long time. Yesterday after coming back from holidays i found full bush of ripe blackberries in my back garden…so, an idea popped in to my head- why not to make light and beautiful dessert- nest made out of
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Sage, Apple and Raspberry Frangipane (Gluten free, Dairy free) I had some left over gluten free almond short crust pastry sitting lonely in the fridge, so I thought to myself, why not to make something nice and fragrantly fruity for this Easter Afternoon. I ran my eyes through the fridge, and on the bottom shelf
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Lithuanian Traditional Easter Cake ‘Boba’ This traditional Lithuanian Easter Cake is around 200 years and counting. Beautifully rich, yet light cake filled with fruit is made on a Saturday just before Easter to have it after Easter lunch as a treat for the whole family. But to be fair, I have made it Easter Day
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Fruity White Chocolate Rocky Road I thought I will share a quick and easy recipe so your so eager little ones can help out to make it. It is very simple, keeps children busy making it and the end product will be absolutely delicious! Colourful, filled with different textures- crunchy, soft and chewy. As well
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